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free-for-all

[free-fer-awl] / ˈfri fərˌɔl /


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"The festival was on the cusp of being its original free-form, free-for-all, mad, chaotic environment to becoming considered a world-class music festival."

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

“It’s not a free-for-all; there are still rules in place. The extra guardrails have gotten a little looser,” Cottrill said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

But that doesn’t mean it’s a free-for-all, according to Saxo Bank’s chief investment strategist Charu Chanana.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

And if the teacher is showing a video in class, it is a free-for-all, said Trimua.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

I heard brave Red call out above the confusion and free-for-all on stage and the howling of the audience.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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